8th century AD. A bronze cross pendant with tight interlace bands on the arms, quatrefoil cross on the pierced spension panel; probably Irish workman. Cf. similar ornament on the penannular brooch from Orkney in Youngs, S. (ed.), The Work of Angels. Masterpieces of Celtic Metalwork, 6th-9th centuries AD, London, 1989, item 195. 4.5 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. [No Reserve]